Category Archives: Parks & Recreation
Park Full Of Art Griffith Indiana, This Weekend!
Art in the Park returns to Griffith this year after canceling last year. The show will b held Saturday & Sunday, July 17th & 18th, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (NO RAIN DATE) at Central Park – 600 North Broad Street in Griffith, Indiana 46319 In 1974, under the…
Visit the Indiana Dunes State Park This Summer!
Did you know the Indiana Dunes has a 15-mile coastline with sandy beaches and more than 70 miles of hiking trails and more than 350 species of birds? Create your own latest and greatest tales from the dunes, such as the 3 Dune Challenge and lots of THINGS TO DO at the Indiana Dunes…
Lakefront Park Re-Opens in Portage Indiana
After a successful work project installed boulders needed to protect the pavilion and assure safer access to the shoreline the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk site at Indiana Dunes National Park has reopened. The project which involved the installation of more than 1,000 tons of boulders needed to protect the area from erosion was…
Munster Community Market & Live Music
Find some Produce, plants, home-made jams and jellies, baked goods, cheese, food vendors, drinks, local crafts and artwork, jewelry, clothing, bath and beauty products, direct sales businesses and more. Munster Parks and Recreation has hosted some form of a Market for the last 10 Summer Seasons. This year, their 9th Market Season,…
Wolf Lake Wetlands Bike Ride – Hammond Indiana
More of the Wolf Lake watershed will be used at this year’s 18th annual Wolf Lake Bi-State Wetlands Wind & Water festival on May 29th 2021. The Wetlands Wind & Water Bike Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, at the rear parking lot of Calumet college of St. Joseph, 2400 New York Ave., Whiting, Indiana. …
Annual Spring “Wake Up The Gardens” – Michigan City
Friendship Botanic Gardens will be hosting its annual “Wake Up the Gardens” Volunteer Day on Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Central. Volunteers are needed to assist with the spring cleanup and prepare the grounds for the Gardens’ season opening on Sat., May 1. The Gardens are primarily a volunteer-based…
Active Kids Day – Valparaiso
Valpo Parks is teaming up with local organizations to promote and encourage kids to “get active” and “be healthy!” The 1st Annual Active Kids Day is a free event at Central Park Plaza under the Urschel Pavilion for people to learn about various activities and opportunities for kids in Porter County. Stop by Sunday and…
Save the Dunes Active Supports Great Lakes Coalition
Boosting federal Great Lakes restoration investments. Ramping upfunding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Enacting a nationwide moratorium on water shut-offs. Prioritizing the communities most impacted by pollution and harm. These are some of the 2021 priorities that Great Lakes advocates brought to members of Congress via dozens of virtual meetings during the…
Aukiki Historical River Walk
The Kankakee Valley Historical Society is excited to offer a new activity! The Aukiki River Walk guided tour. This unique, experiential and family friendly activity is meant to raise awareness about the significance of the Kankakee River marsh, garner new members and help raise funds for our Collier Lodge restoration. …
Several Community Members Receive Awards from LaPorte County Parks
The LaPorte County Parks staff, Park Board and Foundation has selected their annual community awards. These awards were presented at the March 2, 2021 Park Board meeting at Red Mill County Park. The 2020 Organization of the Year goes to Family Express for their continued support for our many programs and…
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